ADIOS MAESTROS: Top 6 Legendary Central Midfielders who have said GOODBYE in Recent Years

Barcelona legendary midfielder Andres Iniesta has left the Catalan side at the end of the 2017-18 season. The 34-year-old made his debut in 2002 as a graduate of the famous football academy La Masia. The Spaniard has won 32 trophies during his time at Camp Nou. This includes 9 La Liga crowns and 4 UEFA Champions League titles among others. He is no doubt a football legend in his club, country and the World in general. Let us look at other five legendary central midfielders who have said goodbye in the last 10 years.

Steven Gerrard is yet another English midfielder considered to be one of the best of his generation. He came through Liverpool youth system and went on to become the longest-serving Reds Captain.He won the FA Cup twice, League Cup thrice, 1 UEFA Cup, 1 UEFA Super Cup, 1 Community Shield and 1 UEFA Champions League (Istanbul miracle)

5. Frank Lampard- Chelsea

Frank Lampard is the all-time best Chelsea goal scorer. He represented the Blues for 13 years winning 3 Premier League titles, 4 FA Cup titles, 2 League Cups, 1 Champions League and 1 Europa League crown. He scored 211 goals in 648 appearances for the Club. The former midfielder is regarded by many as one of the greatest player in the club history and among the best midfielders of his generation.

Barcelona legendary midfielder Andres Iniesta has left the the Catalan side at the end of the 2017-18 season. The 34-year-old made his debut in 2002 as a graduate of the famous football academy La Masia. The Spaniard has won 32 trophies during his time at Camp Nou. This includes 9 La Liga crowns and 4 UEFA Champions League titles among others. He is no doubt a football legend in his club, country and the World in general.

The former Spain international is still playing football but not at his boyhood side. The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner is currently playing for Japanese club Vissel Kobe but is still Barcelona legend.

“This is my last season here,” Iniesta said.

“I have thought my decision through for a long time.

“For me, Barca is the best club in the world – this club has given me everything.

“It’s a very difficult day for me, to be here saying goodbye when I’ve spent my whole life here at Barcelona.

“A great deal of who I am is down to Barça and La Masia – I am very thankful to them.

“To all Cules [Barcelona fans], who have seen me grown as a player, and accompanied me in the good and bad times, thank you.”

“I’d like to be remembered as a good footballer and a good person because when our football days are over, that’s all we are – people.”

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